Vax U86-PM Series Owner's manual

Brand: Vax

Model: U86-PM Series

Category: Vacuum cleaners

Type: Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

Flair 602 Pet

vax.co.uk

U86-FN-Pe

Flair

Easy-Store™

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Let’s talk safety

Do’s

Basic safety precautions

3 Turn o all controls on the vacuum

cleaner before disconnecting or

connecting the power cord.

3 Always make sure lters are in place

before use.

3 Always switch o the

vacuum cleaner before

disconnecting or connecting

the hose and accessories.

3 Keep all openings clear and free

from debris as this may aect the

airow/suction.

3 Always replace the fuse in the plug

with a British 13amp fuse. Always

protect the power cable from heated

surfaces and open ames.

3 Take extra care when positioning

and using the vacuum cleaner

on the stairs.

3 Use only CE approved 13amp

extension cords, non-approved

extension cords may overheat.

Care should be taken to

arrange the extension cord

as it can be a trip hazard.

3 Store your vacuum cleaner in a cool,

dry area. If lters have been cleaned

as per user guide instructions

ensure they are thoroughly dry

before storing away.

Don’ts

8 Don’t use this vacuum cleaner if

it has been dropped, damaged or

left outdoors.

8 Don’t run over the power cord or use

vacuum cleaner if the power cord or

plug is damaged. Please contact our

Customer Care Line on: 0330 026

8455 (Mon-Fri 8.30am to 6.30pm,

Sat 9.00am to 5.00pm).

8 Don’t handle the plug or use the

vacuum cleaner with wet hands.

8 Don’t pull or carry this vacuum

cleaner by the power cord. Don’t use

the power cord as a handle, pull the

power cord around corners, sharp

edges or close a door over the power

cord. Don’t unplug vacuum cleaner

by pulling on the power cord.

8 Don’t vacuum up any ammable

or combustible materials (lighter

uid, petrol, kerosene etc.) or use

the vacuum cleaner in an area with

explosive vapours or liquid.

8 Don’t vacuum up hot coals, cigarette

butts, matches or smoking hot

burning items or use in an area

where there may be harmful uids

(chlorine, bleach, and ammonia

drain cleaner).

This vacuum cleaner is intended

for household use only and NOT for

commercial or industrial use.

• Only use the vacuum cleaner indoors

on dry surfaces and keep the area

your cleaning well lit.

• Keep ngers, hair and loose clothing

from moving parts and openings

whilst using the vacuum cleaner.

• This vacuum cleaner can be used

by children aged from 8 years and

above and persons with reduced

physical, sensory or mental

capabilities or lack of experience and

knowledge if they have been given

supervision or instruction concerning

use of the vacuum cleaner in a safe

way and understand the hazards

involved. Children shall not play with

the vacuum cleaner. Cleaning and

user maintenance shall not be made

by children without supervision.

• Only Vax recommended tools should

be used with this vacuum cleaner.

Please keep instructions for

further use.

Don’ts

8 Don’t attempt to remove blockages

with sharp objects as this may cause

damage to your vacuum cleaner.

8 Don’t vacuum up hard or sharp

objects such as glass, nails,

screws or coins etc.

8 Don’t use the vacuum cleaner with

incorrect voltage as this may result

in damage or injury to the user.

The correct voltage is listed on the

ratings label.

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Contents

Let’s talk safety

Getting to know your machine

Getting started

Using your machine

Taking care of your machine

Let’s talk technical

What to do if it goes wrong

Getting in touch

Accessories

Notes

Flair Easy-Store™

Included with

your machine

Flair Easy-Store™

TurboTool

Fur ‘n’ u tool

Extension hose 1.5m

Dusting brush

Crevice tool

Hard oor tool

Initial Setup for normal operation

1. Use the base accessories.

a. Shortest hose

b. Extension tube set to shortest practicable length.

2. Clean lters installed.

3. Dust receptacle empty.

4. All Bleeds must be closed.

5. Variable Power set to Maximum.

6. Floor heads/tools set to Carpet Mode for carpet cleaning.

7. Mechanical Agitation turned ON for carpet cleaning.

8. Floor heads/tools set to Hard Floor Mode for hard oor cleaning.

9. Mechanical Agitation turned OFF for hard oor cleaning.

Extension tube

Taking care of you

We’re here if you need us. Instead of taking me back

to the shop, simply visit:

vax.co.uk/support or call:

(UK) 0330 026 8455 (ROI) 1-800 928 308

Monday-Friday 8.30am to 6.30pm, Saturday 9.00am to 5.00pm

Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number

of the product before calling.

Alternatively, you can write to us at:

Vax Ltd., Kingswood Road, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 0QH, UK

This user guide can also be found online at: vax.co.uk/support

Let us know what you think @VaxUK

Thank you for buying this Flair Easy-Store™.

Taking care of your carpets

The Flair Easy-Store™ is designed to make washing carpets regularly, as eective and ecient as

possible and this user guide will help you get the most out of your machine.

Maintaining your carpets will ensure they keep their appearance for longer and smell fresh and

clean. You’ve chosen carpets for your home for a reason and Vax will help you take good care

of them.

Taking care of your Flair Easy-Store™

Also inside this guide are instructions on maintaining your new machine, so that it’s always ready

when you are to tackle your carpets.

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Assembling your vacuum cleaner

Lift handle up and click

into place.

Slide 2 in 1 Dusting Brush onto

dust brush holder with brushes

facing outwards.

Line up latch on accessory hose,

push until clicks into place.

Line up turbo tool brushes into

turbo tool holder, push into place

until it clicks (some models only).

Push accessory hose into

hose to machine connector.

Push extension tube and

crevice onto holder.

Before you begin cleaning

WARNING: Always switch o the vacuum cleaner before connecting

or disconnecting the hose/attachments or removing and emptying the

dirt container.

IMPORTANT: The vacuum cleaner is equipped with a thermal cut-out. If for any reason the vacuum cleaner does overheat

the thermostat will automatically turn the vacuum cleaner o. If this happens switch the vacuum cleaner o and unplug

from electrical socket. Remove and empty the dirt container also check the vacuum cleaner for blockages. Allow the

vacuum cleaner to cool for approximately 1 hour (if you have cleaned the lters please wait 24 hours for the lters to fully

dry before putting back into the machine).

Filters require cleaning at least every 3-6 months. If the vacuum cleaner is blocked, switch o and unplug before removing

the blockage.

When the vacuum cleaner is stood in the upright position, or when using the hose and tools the brush bar height adjuster

must be set to the highest setting.

Getting to know your machine Getting started

PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE

Extension tube

and crevice

Handle release button

Dust brush holder

(some models only)

Handle

Turbo tool holder

(some models only)

Carry handle

Dirt container

release button

Separator

Dirt container lid

Dirt container

HEPA pre-motor lter

(hidden)

Dirt release clip

Upper release

cord hook

Hose to machine

connector

Height adjuster dial

Name Flair

Voltage 220-240V-50Hz

Wattage 850 Air Watts

Cord length 8m

Weight 7.5kg

Technical Specication

Subject to technical change without notice.

Filter Kit (Type 110)

1-1-134394-00

Belt Kit Type 25

1-1-134411 -00

Turbo Tool Type 6*

1-1-134419-00

Crevice Tool (Type 16)

1-1-134427-00

Dusting Brush (Type 10)

1-1-134426-00

Pro Cleaning kit

(1-1-133326-00)

Accessories & Consumables

* Selected models only.

To purchase consumables and accessories, please visit vax.co.uk

Hose connector

Hose inlet

On/o button

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Hard oor cleaning

Using your machine Using your machine

Hard oor cleaning tool.

Line up oor tool with base of vacuum

cleaner, push it until it clicks into place.

Lie vacuum cleaner on its

back exposing brush bar.

Hold vacuum cleaner with brush bar over tread of stairs.

Using on the stairs

Always raise the height of the brush bar to hard oor setting when using the

vacuum cleaner on lino and hard oor.

TIP

Filters require cleaning at least

every three months.

This vacuum cleaner

has a constantly rotating

brush bar. When cleaning

on stairs raise the height

adjuster dial to the highest

setting. The brush bar

must overhang the stair

tread. Always take care

when cleaning stairs.

WARNING

TIP

For best performance use your

vacuum cleaner with only the

accessory hose attached.

Plug vacuum cleaner into the

mains, switch on. Turn brush

bar height adjuster dial to

desired setting.

Press On/O button to

switch on.

Place foot on oor head

and pull handle to recline.

Pull hose out of hose

to machine connector.

Attach accessory

to tube/hose.

Attach accessory hose to

extension hose.

If required attach extension

hose to extension tube.

Using accessories

Choose an accessory.

The accessories can be attached to the extension tube or directly to the hose.

When using accessories on the hose/extension tube raise the height adjuster to the highest setting.

IMPORTANT: Always switch o and unplug the vacuum cleaner before connecting or disconnecting the hose/

attachments, or removing and emptying the dirt container.

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Cleaning the post motor lter

Cleaning the separator

Storing your vacuum cleaner

Wrap the power

around the quick

cord release hooks.

Press handle

release button.

Lower handle

downwards.

Press post motor

lter cover clip, pull

to remove.

Turn separator

anti-clockwise

to ‘unlock’, pull

to remove.

Remove any dirt/

debris. Rinse under

water (max 40°C).

Using a soft brush

clean any dirt/debris

out of the separator.

Remove post

motor lter.

Tap separator over

a bin to remove any

dirt/debris.

Leave to dry for 24

hours or until fully dry

before placing back in

the vacuum cleaner.

24hr

Always use the carry

handle to lift and carry

the machine.

Line up tabs on

separator with dirt

container, turn

separator clockwise

to ‘lock’ and click

into place.

The separator

should sit on seal

in bottom of dirt

container when

correctly tted.

Taking care of your machine Taking care of your machine

Press the dirt container

release button, pull to remove.

Emptying the dirt container

Cleaning the HEPA pre-motor lter

Hold dirt container

over a bin.

Press the dirt release clip,

allowing dirt/debris to fall out.

Turn the dirt container

release button, pull

to remove.

24hr

Leave to dry for

24 hours or until

fully dry before

placing back in the

vacuum cleaner.

Turn the HEPA

pre-motor lter

anti-clockwise,

pull to remove.

Tap HEPA pre-motor

lter over a bin to remove

any dirt/debris.

Rinse under water

(max 40°C).

Line up HEPA

pre-motor lter tabs

in dirt container lid,

turn clockwise until it

clicks into place.

IMPORTANT: The motor is equipped with a thermal cut-out. If for any reason the machine should overheat,

the thermostat will automatically turn the machine o. Switch o and unplug the vacuum cleaner. Check the

machine for blockages and clean the lters. Wash the lters with warm water (40°C max) and leave for 24 hours

or until fully dry before replacing into the machine.

Filters require cleaning at least every 3-6 months (depending on the level of use).

Don’t use your vacuum cleaner without all the lters in place.

TIP

Don’t over ll the dirt

container to avoid blocking

the air ow through the

vacuum cleaner and replace

lters every 6-9 months.

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Removing dirt/debris from TurboTool (some models only)

Removing debris from the brushbar

Using a pair of

scissors cut any hair

or debris free from

around the brushes.

Line up the tabs on front

of the housing and re-t.

Slide locking ring into

groove to secure.

Slide the locking ring

to remove.

Using a pair of scissors

remove any threads or

hair caught around the

brush bar.

Tabs

Lift and separate

the housing.

Taking care of your machine Let’s talk technical

IMPORTANT: Unplug and switch o vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.

TIP

To test for a blockage in the

hose, drop a small ball of

paper through the hose. The

paper will drop through if the

hose is clear.

Pull hose out of hose to

machine connector.

Wrap hose around hose guide. Over and behind carry handle.

Into hose to machine connector.

Attach accessory hose

to extension hose.

Storing extension hose on vacuum cleaner (optional)

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• Check the ‘This pack contains’ panel on the box to make sure the

part is included with your vacuum cleaner.

• The plug may not be fully pushed into the electrical socket.

• Check the fuse in the plug if this needs replacing, always replace with a

13amp fuse.

• The motor thermostat may have tripped. If this has happened, unplug

the vacuum cleaner. Remove and empty the dirt container and check the

hose for blockages. Clean the lters and allow the vacuum cleaner to cool

for approximately 1 hour (if you have washed the lters you will need

to wait 24 hours for the lters to fully dry before putting them back into

the vacuum cleaner).

• The brushbar may be clogged, check the brush bar and clear any

hair or debris. Go to ‘Let’s talk technical’.

• The belt might be broken, go to ‘Let’s talk technical’.

• There may be a blockage in the hose. Please remove the hose from the

vacuum cleaner, check and clear any blockages. Go to ‘Let’s talk technical’,

• Empty the dirt container and clean lters. Go to the ‘Taking care of your

machine’ page*.

• The brushbar may not be turning. Go to ‘My brushbar isn’t turning?’ below.

• The brush bar height adjuster dial may not be set to the correct setting. Go to

‘Using your machine’.

• If the accessory/tool will not pick up, check and clear any blockages. Go to

‘Let’s talk technical’.

SolutionProblem

Let’s talk technical

Is there an accessory

missing?

Why does my vacuum

cleaner have no power?

Why won’t the vacuum

cleaner pick up?

My brushbar

isn’t turning?

What to do if it goes wrong

Replacing the belt

Place belt on rounded

area of brush bar

without bristles.

Line up right side of

brush bar with base,

push into place. Lift and

push left side of brush

bar until clicks into place.

Lie vacuum cleaner

on its back exposing

brush bars. Use a cross

head screwdriver.

Undo 5 screws

Line up brush bar

cover, push until it

clicks into place.

Replace 5 screws

and tighten.

Lift to remove

brush bar cover.

Lift to remove brush

bar. Remove and

dispose of old belt.

Clean any debris from spindle.

Place new belt on spindle.

Pull hose out of

hose to machine

connector.

Lift clip under the

hose inlet.

Pull latch out and

remove hose.

Remove any

blockage by

inserting wire coat

hanger into hose.

Line up latch,

push until it clicks

into place.

Removing a blockage from the hose

If the brush bar does

not rotate easily then

the belt may not have

been tted correctly.

Make sure the belt is

not twisted.

WARNING

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* Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the vacuum cleaner before calling.

Getting in touch

Don’t forget your accessories!

Order at: www.vax.co.uk/spares-and-solutions

Accessories

TurboTool (Type 6)

1-1-134419-00

Use the TurboTool for vacuuming your stairs,

upholstery and car interiors. It’s great for picking up

stubborn pet hair.

Pro cleaning kit (Type 2)

1-1-133326-00

All our best tools all in one kit that makes cleaning

your home quicker, easier and with even better results.

We’ve taken care of cleaning all of the hard to reach

areas such as on top of cupboards and in between

blinds to the dust that collates behind and

within the radiator.

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Notes Notes

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Vax Ltd., Kingswood Road, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 0QH, UK

email: inf[email protected] website: vax.co.uk

Version 1.0

EEC Statement of Compliance: Manufacturer/EEC importer: Vax Limited, hereby on our own responsibility,

declare that the U86-AN-(Be, Pe) is manufactured in compliance with the following Directives:

Safety: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive. EMC: 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.

Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist.

Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.

@VaxUK

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Model: U86-PM Series

Category: Vacuum cleaners

Type: Owner's manual

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